Chichester Harbour Events
Why not join Chichester Harbour Conservancy and their experienced wildlife specialists to watch the winter migrants in Chichester Harbour from the Solar Boat this January? For information about who to contact, what it costs and where to meet, please see below.
Sat 5 Jan Bird Watching by Solar Boat
11am / 1.5 hours
A gentle trip by solar powered boat to enjoy the harbour and look out for and identify the birds found in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Dress warmly, bring binoculars.
Departs from Itchenor PO20 7AW. Fee: £8.50. Book on 01243 513275.
Sat 12 Jan Winter Twigs & Folklore of Native Trees
10am / 1.5 hours
A stroll in Salterns Copse which is managed by the Conservancy for nature conservation, taking time to look for and identify winter twigs and to hear some of the folklore associated with our native trees. With John Arnott, retired lecturer and flora enthusiast.
Fee: £3 on the day.
Meet: Chichester Marina PO20 7EJ. Free visitors' car park on the right.
Sun 13 Jan Bird Walk at Cobnor Point
9:30am / 1.5 hours
A short stroll along the harbour shoreline at Cobnor Point, taking time to look for and identify the harbour birds that come to this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Dress warmly and bring binoculars. No dogs.
Fee: £3 on the day.
Meet: private car park, Cobnor PO18 8TE. Follow signs to Cobnor Activities Centre then look for the Bird Walk signs. Parking by kind permission of Cobnor Estate.
Sun 20 Jan Bird Watching by Solar Boat
11:30am / 1.5 hours
A gentle trip by solar powered boat to enjoy the harbour and look out for and identify the birds found in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Dress warmly, bring binoculars.
Departs from Itchenor PO20 7AW. Fee: £8.50. Book on 01243 513275.
Tue 29 Jan Bird Watching at Black Point
10am / 2 hours
A short stroll along the harbour shoreline at Black Point at the entrance to Chichester Harbour, taking time to look for and identify the harbour birds. With Pete Potts, Senior Hampshire Ranger. Dress warmly and bring binoculars. No dogs please.
Fee: £4, BOOKING ESSENTIAL ON 01243 513275.
Meet: Hayling Island Lifeboat Station PO11 9SJ. Parking by kind permission of the RNLI.
Sat 2 Feb Bird Watching at Fishbourne
12 noon / 2 hours
A short stroll along the harbour shoreline at Fishbourne, taking time to look for and identify the harbour birds. Dress warmly and bring binoculars. No dogs please.
Fee: £3 on the day.
Meet: Fishbourne Parish Church, off A259, free parking.
Sun 3 Feb Bird Watching by Solar Boat
11am / 1.5 hours
A gentle trip by solar powered boat to enjoy the harbour and look out for and identify the birds found in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Dress warmly, bring binoculars.
Departs from Itchenor PO20 7AW. Fee: £8.50. Book on 01243 513275
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